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Vanishing Landscapes
This book features images of landscapes which are either already under threat or possible threat from climate change.
Includes photographs by Robert Adams, Josef Hoflehner, Michael Kenna, Jem Southam, Joel Sternfeld, Thomas Struth, Hiroshi Sugimoto and many others. As well as some thought provoking photography there's a very interesting and somewhat worrying (if to be believed) interview with Hans Joachim Schelinhuber, director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research. Its a large book, 33cm x 30cm approx. Cover price is £35, but I got it direct from Amazon for £21 delivered. |
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Does look like a fine book to own Cheers Stoo |
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Hi Stoo,
I found this on Amazon. I presume it is the book Trevor refers to. Product details Hardcover: 224 pages Publisher: Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd (11 Sep 2008) Language English ISBN-10: 0711229287 ISBN-13: 978-0711229280 Product Dimensions: 32 x 29.5 x 2.5 cm Bill |
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Thanks kindly for the extra info. Almost all of the books on my shelf are of monochrome work as this is mainly what inspires me, though some books are a must have. This looks like one of them, and at a reasonable price too.
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Like you the majority of my photo books are monochrome but occasionally I add the colour work of inspiring photographers like Jem Southam, Joel Sternfeld, Stephen Shore and of course no photo library would be complete without the work of William Eggleston Trevor. |
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Mmm!, I can definately see an influence in you work from these photographers Trevor, or have you influenced them . Especially Eggleston's 'Southern Suite' and 'Troubled Waters' portfolios. I have to say that I would much prefer a 'Crone' on my wall than any of them. The colour, for me anyway, just gets in the way. I read with interest that the work of Jem Southam is done no justice on the computer monitor. Personally, from the three photographers that you mention, I can't imagine that his work would look good hanging anywhere!, IMOHO of course. Dull light, muted colours and un-organised chaos. O.K, I am being a bit unfair here. Some of his work is o.k, such as 'River Rother', Rye harbour, though, when viewing it I find myself yearning for a black and white image.
Just my outspoken thoughts. Sometimes I wish I would just shut up and keep my opinions to myself Stoo |
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Stoo, Jem Southam gave a presentation at the Arena seminar this year and I must confess I enjoyed his presentation the most. It didn't please everyone, far from it some even walked out (which I personally think was rude and unnecessary). I have a couple of his books, 'Landscape Stories' and 'The Painter's Pool' which I enjoy very much. But generally I must agree with you, I much prefer b&w. I too feel colour can be a distraction particularly when it comes to unstanding and the representation of form.
"Sometimes I wish I would just shut up and keep my opinions to myself" No, don't shut up, your opinions are valid as much as anyone else's opinions. Discussion, even if we don't agree with someones opinion, is an important path to progress and understanding. Trevor. |
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